Alabama’s 2025 schedule was unveiled, revealing a slate packed with challenges. Here’s a ranking of the Crimson Tide’s opponents, from the easiest warm-ups to the most daunting tests.
12. vs. Eastern Illinois (Nov. 22)
A classic FCS cupcake game, this matchup is set just before the Iron Bowl. Eastern Illinois is coming off a 3-9 season and poses little threat.
11. vs. Louisiana Monroe (Sept. 6)
After opening on the road against Florida State, Alabama returns to host Louisiana Monroe. Despite showing flashes early in 2024, the Warhawks fizzled, finishing 5-7.
10. vs. Vanderbilt (Oct. 4)
Vanderbilt stunned Alabama in 2024, but the Commodores will be without quarterback Diego Pavia. Alabama should get its revenge at home.
9. vs. Wisconsin (Sept. 13)
In the second game of a home-and-home series, Wisconsin visits Tuscaloosa. The Badgers are rebuilding under Luke Fickell, and while they’re unlikely to pull an upset, they’ll come motivated.
8. vs. Oklahoma (Nov. 15)
Oklahoma’s 2024 win over Alabama dashed the Tide’s playoff hopes. The Sooners will bring a new quarterback to Tuscaloosa, but the revenge factor heavily favors Alabama.
7. at Florida State (Aug. 31)
Florida State had a disastrous 2024 (2-10), but the Seminoles will look to bounce back with Transfer Portal reinforcements. Hosting Alabama in the opener will test their resilience.
6. vs. LSU (Nov. 8)
LSU enters 2025 with high expectations, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The Tigers will be eager to erase the memory of a blowout loss to Alabama in 2024.
5. at Missouri (Oct. 11)
Missouri, fresh off a 9-3 season, will be rebuilding without QB Brady Cook and WR Luther Burden. However, coach Eli Drinkwitz has consistently prepared his team well.
4. at Auburn (Nov. 29)
The Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare is always unpredictable. Even if Auburn struggles, recent close calls in 2021 and 2023 prove Alabama can’t take this game lightly.
3. vs. Tennessee (Oct. 18)
Tennessee, a 2024 playoff team, returns QB Nico Iamaleava. Alabama hasn’t lost to the Vols at home since 2003, but they’ll need their best to keep that streak alive.
2. at South Carolina (Oct. 25)
South Carolina nearly upset Alabama in 2024, and QB LaNorris Sellers will be a Heisman contender. Playing in Columbia will be a significant test for the Tide.
1. at Georgia (Sept. 27)
Alabama’s toughest game will be a trip to Athens, their first since 2015. Georgia is hungry to break its streak of losses to Alabama, making this a clash of SEC titans.
Alabama’s 2025 schedule is among the most challenging in recent memory, promising drama and defining moments throughout the season.
